Non-CDL Route Delivery Driver
About The Position
Walden Local is hiring a full-time Non-CDL Route Delivery Driver based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. The driver departs at 5:00 a.m. Monday through Friday and works 30–45 hours per week, earning $23.00 per hour. The role connects member families with local farmers by delivering monthly meat subscription shares to homes throughout New England. Routes vary across urban, suburban, and rural areas and are driven in all weather conditions. Candidates interested in starting a delivery career can receive training. The driver operates a 14-foot delivery van, handles loading and unloading, follows delivery instructions, communicates with logistics, operations, and Member Experience colleagues, and provides basic customer service to members. The position also includes vehicle safety checks, route and vehicle paperwork, keeping the van clean, collecting reusable delivery bags, and helping with warehouse tasks on scheduled non-delivery days. Walden Local describes itself as a mission-driven company supporting local and sustainable food and agriculture. It is an equal opportunity employer and conducts criminal background checks for employees hired to work for the company.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- Clean driving record for at least the past 3 years.
- Ability to lift and carry 25–50 pounds while walking and climbing stairs.
- Comfort driving and working in varying weather conditions.
- Track record of excellent work attendance.
- Willingness to get hands dirty and help with whatever needs to be done.
- Passion for the mission of supporting local and sustainable food and agriculture.
- Home delivery, commercial driving, or rideshare/delivery platform experience (such as Lyft, Uber, or Instacart).
Nice To Haves
- Food or agriculture industry experience.
- Delivery or commercial driving experience.
Responsibilities
- Safely drive a 14-foot delivery van on urban, suburban, and rural routes across New England in all weather conditions.
- Assist with loading and unloading the delivery van.
- Communicate regularly with Logistics and Operations team members.
- Comply with DOT and Walden safety policies, including conducting daily safety checks of assigned vehicles.
- Deliver monthly meat subscription shares to members’ homes and follow delivery instructions.
- Collect the previous month's delivery bags, refold them, and return them to the warehouse for reuse.
- Answer basic customer service inquiries from Walden Local members during home deliveries.
- Complete pre-departure and end-of-route paperwork about the route and vehicle condition, documenting maintenance needs for the Maintenance team.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the delivery van, including removing personal items, disposing of trash, and promptly cleaning food or beverage spills each day.
- Coordinate delivery adjustments with the Member Experience team as needed.
- Assist with miscellaneous warehouse tasks on scheduled non-delivery days.
Benefits
- 401(k), starting at 90 days.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid sick days.
- Paid time off.
- 9 paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Volunteer time off.
- Up to 5 pounds of free meat weekly, starting from the first day.
- 25% off up to 2 Walden monthly meat subscription memberships, starting from the first day.
- 25% discount at the South End Boston butcher shop, starting from the first day.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
